FlyingScot

Hi everyone from sunny Brighton, UK. I have been a closet admirer of this great site, and have finally decided to come out, stand up (or sit down - depending on the ride), and be proud! I am Scottish and my first recollection of a coaster would be at Aberdeen beach. I eventually got a dream job at Chessington World of Adventures, which involved training at Alton Towers. Just over 5 years ago I decided to go to pastures new, and now work for a major flag-carrying airline. Which gets me all over the world and to many far-flung parks. However, finding someone to go to the parks is difficult, so often spend time in single riders lines (assuming there is one!). On the lookout for friendly folks to show me the way - especially in US parks... Check out my Shanghai Happy Valley thread - just came back from there!

I hope you have a great time, and I also hope there are a few more rides open! Also - make sure you ride the Maglev train from the airport - you need to tick that box for sure!

Hello. I am new here, so please be gentle with me! I was fortunate enough to be in Shanghai last week, and thought I would pop along to Happy Valley. I noticed there was some interest from some forum members so I thought I would post my pics. It did have a rocky opening, and was still not fully opened when I was there. I understand all rides will not be operating until mid-September. I am sorry there are not more pics, but I wasn't taking pics with the forum in mind - I will next park I visit! There were a lot of rides not finished/not operating, but I didn't have much time in the park anyway. Seeing a Western person must still be a bit of a novelty, as there was a lot of finger pointing at me, watching me etc. Mind you I had my photo taken a few times too, kids were talking to me, and one group even wanted me to go round the park with them! The ride queues were a bit uncomfortable as there were no fans for the heat/humidity. They also allow smoking and queue-jumping was quite common. Loading was very very slow, as the guests are not used to having to secure bags, caps etc in the station lockers. In some of the rides you even got a full lecture before they opened the platform gates! Happy to answer any questions, especially for you guys going on the trip coming up shortly! I'm a little teapot........ (not in Happy Valley) Who would have guessed that there would be no kids on this - just adults squeezed in tight! a covered hill-lift This is a view of Goldmine Twon (their spelling - not mine!). Called Mine Train Coaster - not yet open...... and in the very front is something called Flying Island - a type of viewing platform. Again - not yet open! Some parts of the park are actually quite well themed.... Hmm - not quite the popcorn and hot dogs I was expecting.... Another view - bored yet? Another view of Fireball. One of my best woodies I think. The funniest thing about this ride, was once it started, almost everyone ducked! I was the only person with my head up - and laughing until the brakes! Again, hardly original naming of this ride! My first megalite - amazing! Went on twice - front row. No waiting time... Expensive typo! They have printed this name in the map, and all over the theming of the ride. I think they mean soaring! It is a fixed ride - once I can find out what you guys call it I will update! Pic of the originally named Diving Coaster! Was closed for most of the day apart from a few hours from 1.30pm. The flat ride in front is called Power Surge. Once one person had put rubbish on this roof, then everyone else seemed to join in "the game" while waiting to ride Fireball. The rest of the park was spotless, although saying that there was hardly any guests! In this pic, you can also see the Grand Carousel and Wave Swinger. The carousel is a double decker, with one level spinning round the opposite way from the other. This is the view looking out over part of Fireball. The park is very quiet as you can see - it is around 1 hour after opening. Flying coaster random view 10 Flying coaster random view 9 Flying coaster random view 8 Flying coaster random view 7 Flying coaster random view 6 Flying coaster random view 5 Flying coaster random view 4 Flying coaster random view 3 Flying coaster random view 2 Flying coaster random view 1

Guys - have a great time - just back and had a good day out. Not quite all open yet, but apparently should be by mid September. Will post all my pics when I work out where to, and how to! This sign sums up my visit...........

Hello from a forum newbie. Firstly, let me thank this forum as I have viewed this site on & off for a few years - only as a guest though. I went to Happy Valley Shanghai this week, and as a thank you I have joined to submit some pics and maybe a review if anyone is interested. I realise that some of the members are going on a visit to Shanghai next month and may find it useful. Anyway....last coaster I was on - Fireball, Happy Valley Shanghai